Nica & Sam Hair Salon

I really dislike leaving negative reviews, but my hair was botched so bad I wouldn't want to wish this on my worst enemy-- so PLS READ before visiting. I had 4 short days in NYC and wanted to get my split ends trimmed. I made an appt with Nica & Sam Salon after seeing the glowing reviews. They took me in the same day with an older Russian lady named Nicole. Nicole was stoic, inexpressive, and dismissive, even when I tried to make small talk (but that's ok I thought--not related to quality or haircuts). I requested for toning + cut. Nicole cut my hair rather quickly and then proceeded to do a blowout (+heated curling iron) without asking me. By the time I noticed, I asked her to stop since I didn't request that, and she said that she already did half of my hair so just let her finish. It looked good but I just didn't ask for that... and usually after getting a haircut I'm used to seeing the hair straight to see how it was cut. So she ended up charging me for the blowout that I didn't ask for-- which I ended up being OK with since it looked good, but in retrospect that was sus. But after washing my hair and seeing the cuts without the curls, I immediately visited my hair stylist after returning to California to fix the mess she made. *These photos were taken in my California salon.* The layers are not symmetrical at all and they are so choppy and random. There are gaps in the the cuts -- it's just very poorly done. I can't speak for other stylists since I only had experience with Nicole. But stay away from her for haircuts.

We called the same morning, and the lady from the front desk was very helpful and booked our time. We wanted a trimmed for a new fresh look, and we loved it! Thank you!

I absolutely love my experience at this salon! Nica was my stylist, she is extremely talent and delivered an amazing job with my hair, love the result! I plan to come back and I definitely would recommend this place. Amazing service with clean and confortable environment. Thank you so much!

Nica is absolutely amazing! You get exactly what you ask for. Never disappointed. I’ve been back 5 times now. She is the hair surgeon!!

My first experience trying a new salon and it was fantastic. Friendly and professional service to book an appointment. Sam was my stylist and did such a great job with my haircut!! Based on a photo for the look that I wanted, Sam captured the style so well. Really positive experience and fun. Glad I found this spot and I plan to go back for my next haircut. Cost is very reasonable and it's a local shop that's been in the neighborhood for 15 years!

This place provided the best hair salon experience I’ve had that I wished to write a review! I had the pleasure to work with Sam. He was punctual and attentive to my hair needs. Every person’s hair is different and he tailors the way he cuts to your specific hair. I was a little nervous choosing the hairstyle I did because I’ve never gotten bangs before. Sam was super calming the whole time and assured me everything was fine. I was very pleased with the result, I’ve gotten a bunch of compliments already. He knows his stuff! Also, very reasonably priced. Thanks so much! 10/10 recommend

I made an appointment with Sam after hearing mixed reviews about other stylists at this salon. But when I got there, I was met with someone else. I wanted a simple lob cut - my go to cut at other places. I even had reference photos to share with her. But what I got is a shaggy, uneven haircut. I hoped that maybe after a day or two, it’ll settle in and be okay. But I’m beyond upset and will have to grow it out to fix this haircut.